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After being asked to write some information on South African Cookery I was totally impressed with this recipe. Not overly sweet its very much like a cross between a sort of a French Toast ,and a donut. The fried dough isn’t very sweet all on it’s own but dipped in the outstanding syrup that you make its incredible. Continue reading “South African Koeksisters” »

With the state of the economy everyone is looking for something cheap and easy to fix for a meal. Some very unique and inventive things can be done when you need something fast, filling, and low cost. These meals do not necessarily have to be less than ideal for your diet either.

One great meal that we’ve found that will feed a family very nicely and also has most of the nutrients that your body needs and not a ton of calories is a very simple “Hamburger helper” type meal that you make yourself. Continue reading “Thrifty Meals – Bacon Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole” »

We all know that the internet, if used correctly can be a viable second income.  What most of us don’t consider is that it can be a great second income even if the site that you have up is only for family and friends. You can make a few dollars at the same time that you offer them a viable service that will prevent them from having to search endlessly for products that they like. Continue reading “Making Money on a Personal Site” »

Living on an estuary, we were delightfully surprised by the avian visitors we had during the recent bitterly cold weather.

One day we looked out and in the field next door, there was a very handsome bird we had not seen for a very long time – a Lapwing. Its Latin name is Vanellus vanellus but it is also called the Peewit because of its distinctive call. We were surprised by the Peewit’s appearance because according to all the information we found about its range, it isn’t supposed to be in Wales during the winter. Continue reading “A Good Bird Book Is Essential For Identifying Avian Visitors.” »

Wild rabbit is among the most tasty and healthy meats that you can eat. It is a bit less fatty than many others and offers a remarkable taste that most people enjoy. If you’re a hunter or know someone who is, wild rabbit should be on your menu. Continue reading “Fried Rabbit Recipe” »

What’s for Christmas Lunch this year?

No matter where you live in Great Britain, there are certain dishes that will always feature on the menu for Christmas Lunch. (For those not of British decent, Christmas lunch is the meal for Christmas Day!). Continue reading “What’s for Christmas Lunch this year? UK” »

more of a souffle than a cake they are still delightful and not so hard to make at all.
The Stuff you Need: Continue reading “Decadent Molten Chocolate Lava Cake” »

Holiday shopping is in full swing now, with many of those who haven’t purchased their gifts doing that last week of whirl and twirl trying to find the perfect gift for their friends and family. Continue reading “Buying Christmas Gifts Online” »

Your old computer may not be much use to you, but there are a lot of people out there who can keep it alive and prevent it from adding to another landfill

If you h ave a useable computer that simply isn’t state of the art any more, but is till capable of surfing the internet and doing all of the small things like sending emails, sending along pictures and attachments, why not consider donating it to an old age home, or to an older person that you know. Continue reading “Donating Your Old Computers” »

From Epicurious comes this wonderful recipe for Buche De Noel which we’ve edited a bit. In our house we have some tree nut allergies. Traditionally this cake uses almonds or other nuts but we can’t use those so they’ve been removed.

The result is still delicious and looks just gorgeous on your Christmas table. Continue reading “Christmas Baking – Holiday Cakes – Buche De Noel” »